Reference Number
CSA18J-016590-000253
Selection Process Number
18-CSA-EA-84241
Organization
Canadian Space Agency
Year
2018-2019
Days Open
2
Classification
CR04
City
MULTIPLE
Type
External
Total
538
Employment Equity
424
(78.8%)
Screened out
47
(8.7%)
Screened in
491
(91.3%)
Employment Equity 78.8% 424
Screened Out 8.7% 47
Screened In 91.3% 491
Women 64.9% 349
Visible minority 30.9% 166
Indigenous 3% 16
People with disabilities 6.7% 36
English 62.5% 336
French 37.5% 202
Citizens 84.8% 456
Permanent Residents 0% 0
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
EVALUATIONS
When applying, you will be prompted to answer online screening questions on the essential qualifications of education and experience and on the asset qualifications. The system allows you a maximum of 4,000 characters per response.
For each question, you will need to describe your tasks, provide the context, and indicate where and when you gained this experience. We recommend that you describe your experiences with specific terms, supported by concrete examples, and provide enough details so that the evaluation committee can determine if you meet the requirements.
Please note that it is your answers to the online questions that will be evaluated and your résumé will only be used for validation and to give an overview of your career path.
Once the posting period will be over, selected candidates will receive an invitation for an online exam to assess competencies. The exam will take place between the end of November and the beginning of December 2018.
We will conduct the evaluation of experiences and education only if you get the passing grade for the exam.
It is essential to obtain a pass mark for each of the essential qualifications (education, experience and competencies) to qualify in this process.
All information collected during the selection process, from the time of application to the end of the process, could be used to evaluate candidates.
The Canadian Space Agency, a stimulating environment, is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.
The selection process is intended to fill positions at Canadian Space Agency offices located at the following locations:
- Gatineau office: 30, Victoria, J8X 0B3
- David Florida Laboratory in Ottawa: 3701 Carling Avenue, PO Box 11490, Station H, K2H 8S2
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff CR-04 positions within Canadian Space Agency with various tenures, linguistic and security requirements, depending on the position to be staffed.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
- Secondary school diploma.
- Experience of at least one (1) year in the provision of administrative support services in various clerical tasks* to a person or a team.
*The term "clerical tasks" refers to tasks such as: processing and preparing correspondence (receiving, stamping, forwarding to recipients, preparing letters, briefing notes, emails, tracking, ranking, etc.); receiving calls and welcoming visitors; organizing meetings; preparing material for meetings.
- Experience in the use of Word, Excel and Outlook, or equivalent.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS (may be needed for the job)
Diploma of collegial studies (DCS) or Attestation of collegial studies (ACS) or Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) or other diploma, all in office administration.
Post-secondary diploma (bachelor degree) related to the field in which the position is occupied, such as:
- Communications, Media and Information Sciences
- Computer Science, Information Management and Information Technology
- Administration Sciences
- Human Resources / Industrial Relations
- Finance / Accounting
- Procurement
- Health and security at work
- Other
Experience in the provision of administrative support services in finance.
Experience in the provision of administrative support in procurement.
Experience in the provision of administrative support services in human resources.
Experience in the provision of administrative services in technical or engineering environment.
Experience in the provision of administrative support to management.
Experience in business travel arrangements.
Experience in travel planning through the HRG Travel System.
Experience in the use of an Enterprise Resource Planning software (such as SAP).
Experience in the use of a presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
Experience in the use of a relational database (such as Access).
Experience in the use of a graphic software.
Various language requirements
Language competencies - various profiles
BBB, BBC, CBC, CCB, CCC
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES ASSESSED WITH THE EXAM
- Working effectively with others
- Thinking things through
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Written communication (evaluated throughout the process)
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Availability to work overtime, if needed, on short notice.
Reliability Status security clearance – Various security profiles depending on the position to be staffed.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
LANGUAGE
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
COMMUNICATIONS
Only the applications submitted via the GC Jobs Website will be accepted as part of this appointment process. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. All communications relating to this selection process will be sent by email. It is your responsibility to regularly verify your email and jobs.gc.ca account for all communications regarding this selection process.
Depending on the number of candidates, candidates management strategies could be applied such as random selection, top-down approach or cut-off scores.
Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.